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Walla Walla
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The historic Paine Building in downtown Walla Walla is being renovated into a hotel to boost accommodations and tax revenues, with work causing temporary sidewalk and bike lane closures. Union-Bulletin
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A DUI crash involving a drunken driver hitting two parked vehicles is a key highlight in today's safety log. Union-Bulletin
- ➤ A 77-year-old man in Walla Walla was sentenced to six days, with credit for time already served, and 36 months of community custody for pleading guilty to child porn charges. Union-Bulletin
- ➤ Alejandro Romero was sentenced to 19 years and seven months in federal prison after pleading guilty in Montana, following his arrest by the Walla Walla Regional Drug and Gang Task Force in 2023 where significant quantities of drugs were seized. Union-Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Walla Walla County Courthouse is undergoing repairs funded by a $1.1 million grant initially intended for the old jail project, with work focusing on the preservation of historic architectural elements. Union-Bulletin
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